DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yesterday, a Dallas jury found transvaginal mesh manufacturer Ethicon
and its parent company Johnson & Johnson liable for defects associated
with the company’s TVT-O transvaginal mesh sling. The mesh patient,
Linda Batiste, was awarded $1.2 million for suffering serious health
issues from her transvaginal mesh implant. The trial lasted more than
two weeks, and is another notable verdict in the transvaginal mesh
litigation. The transvaginal mesh lawyers at Baron and Budd support the
verdict and wish to congratulate the trial team on a job well done.

“This is an excellent result for all women who have been harmed by
transvaginal mesh implants,” said Stephen Blackburn, attorney at Baron
and Budd. “This case will help to set a precedent for future
transvaginal mesh sling cases, and we couldn’t be happier that the
verdict came back in favor of the patient.”

Sadly, like Ms. Batiste, many patients have been forced to undergo a
second surgery to correct issues with TVT slings after they are
implanted. The mechanically cut TVT-O mesh is still being used today
alongside other products like the TVT-Secur and TVT-Abrevo.

Baron and Budd has been protecting the rights of consumers for more than
35 years. The firm is at the forefront of meaningful litigation and has
been active in the area of dangerous pharmaceutical products for
decades. Firm co-founder and shareholder Russell Budd currently serves
on the Transvaginal Mesh Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. Baron and Budd
shareholders also currently serve on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in
the GranuFlo/NaturaLyte litigation. The firm has represented thousands
of people harmed by the diabetes drug Avandia, as well as numerous
states in lawsuits regarding the deceptive marketing of Avandia.
Previously, the firm helped negotiate a $1.275 billion settlement for
people who had been harmed by the diet drug Fen-Phen.

With a history of over 35 years “Protecting What’s Right” for
individuals, communities, and governmental entities, Baron and Budd is a
well-established law firm devoted to making a positive difference. With
offices in Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles and Baton Rouge, Baron and Budd
is able to take on complicated and expensive cases within the realms of
dangerous drugs and medical devices, asbestos-related illnesses,
consumer fraud, water contamination, the Gulf oil spill and fraudulent
financial practices.